(COLORADO SPRINGS) — President Donald Trump has suggested that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy could be linked to autism, a claim that has sparked controversy and concern among health experts and families.
The announcement has sparked controversy as major medical societies maintain that Tylenol is safe to take during pregnancy, though they advise women to consult their doctors. Despite this, the Trump administration is urging caution, suggesting that Tylenol could be a cause of autism.
“Taking Tylenol is not good,” said President Donald Trump, emphasizing his stance against the medication.
Kevin Blunt, a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, said, “No matter where you stand on it politically, it wasn’t news to a lot of families that there’s something outside of the body that could cause or be partially to blame for autism.”
Health experts have studied the connection between Tylenol and autism, but the link remains unproven. Longtime autism researchers are skeptical of attributing the condition to a single drug or cause.
Sunshine Blunt, Kevin’s wife, expressed feelings of guilt, saying, “I feel that now it just weighs very heavily on me as a mom thinking, what did I do? Did I really have to take that maybe one time feeling just overwhelmed with some type of guilt?”
The director of Autism Colorado criticized the spread of misinformation, stating that it harms both the autism community and the public by repeating mother-blaming narratives.
Consumer Health Company Kenvue, which manufactures Tylenol, released a statement asserting, “We believe independent, sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism. We strongly disagree with any suggestion otherwise and are deeply concerned with the health risk this poses for expecting mothers.”
The debate over Tylenol’s safety during pregnancy continues as experts and families navigate the complex landscape of autism causes and treatments. While President Trump urges caution, medical authorities and manufacturers defend the drug’s safety, highlighting the need for informed decision-making by expecting mothers.
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